Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2008, the firm primarily targets opportunities in sectors such as enterprise IT, educational technology, legal informatics, and internet-enabled services. Ulu Ventures focuses on investments in the Bay Area, leveraging the market opportunities created by the Stanford and Silicon Valley communities. The firm typically co-invests with other investors, aiming for cumulative investments between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures utilizes a disciplined decision-making process that emphasizes risk-reward trade-offs and logical principles of portfolio construction, distinguishing itself from other venture capital firms. Its investment strategy includes a preference for companies with viable exit strategies in subsequent stages of growth.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kathy Chen

Partner

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak Ph.D

Venture Partner

Nancy Torres

Partner

Past deals in Video

FEM

Seed Round in 2015
FEM Inc. is a media technology company that specializes in creating and delivering personalized video experiences for websites and applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages neuroscience and psychology to enhance video engagement through its Prizma platform. This platform enables websites to easily implement engaging video discovery and smart syndication, powered by a sophisticated content recommendation engine. For publishers with existing video content, Prizma improves discovery and recirculation, while also offering monetized, relevant content from high-quality creators for those seeking additional video options. By focusing on user engagement, FEM aims to increase video views and overall time spent on sites, ultimately enhancing audience retention.

Fuisz Media

Seed Round in 2014
Fuisz Media Inc. specializes in developing video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company employs an automated algorithm to insert clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to access product information, branded experiences, and direct purchase links without leaving the video interface. Fuisz Media collaborates with top advertising agencies and prominent global brands, such as Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, and Target, to enhance viewer engagement and optimize digital advertising effectiveness. By enabling users to interact with video content seamlessly, the company aims to drive e-commerce traffic and improve conversion rates for its partners.

Videokits

Angel Round in 2012
Videokits is a mobile solution that lets you capture, organize, and analyze survey and video responses to gain customer insights.
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